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273,193
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2000–2026
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July 14, 2025 NM · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec MACHINERY
Mountain States Constructors Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

Employee drilling a 1/2" hole. Drill bit snagged a thin wire and wrapped it around. when this happens the loose end of wire away from drill bit wrapped around employee finger causing a laceration

May 16, 2025 NM · Metal/Non-Metal miner, prospector, nec MACHINERY
Mountain States Constructors Inc · Struck by flying object

Employee was re-tightened a hose connection on the ground next to a 300 cone. Gathering belt was feeding the 300 cone crusher with 5-7" rock. A rock bounded out of cone and landed on employee left hand while they were re-tightening the water hose.

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